Meet Dr. Maki Takashima, ND

Meet Dr. Maki Takashima, ND

Founder of Natural Holistic Wellness Center

Licensed Naturopathic Doctor | Root-Cause Health Specialist | Family Wellness Expert

Dr. Maki Takashima is a licensed, board-certified naturopathic doctor and the founder of Natural Holistic Wellness Center. With over 17 years of experience in holistic health care, she is known for her warm, intuitive, and science-based approach to healing chronic conditions by addressing the root causes—not just symptoms.

Dr. Maki holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, one of the world’s leading institutions for natural and integrative medicine. There, she trained under the field’s most respected pioneers, including Dr. Joseph Pizzorno (author of Textbook of Natural Medicine), Dr. Jane Guiltinan, and Dr. Bill Mitchell (botanical medicine educator and co-founder of Bastyr).

Her clinical training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health and other teaching clinics provided deep hands-on experience in functional medicine, herbal therapy, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, detoxification, and mind-body healing. She continues to refine her skills through advanced training and ongoing medical education.

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Whole-Person Healing for All Ages

Dr. Maki is deeply passionate about helping men, women, and children regain their vitality, improve their long-term health, and feel empowered in their healing journey. She offers individualized, root-cause naturopathic care for people facing a wide range of health challenges—from fatigue, hormone imbalance, and digestive problems to immune dysfunction, anxiety, and chronic inflammation.

At the heart of her work is a belief that true healing happens when we listen to the body, address the whole person, and restore harmony between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health.

“My mission is to help people feel like themselves again—stronger, clearer, and more connected to their body’s natural ability to heal.” – Dr. Maki Takashima

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Areas of Expertise

Hormonal Balance & Endocrine Support

She helps women and men rebalance hormones naturally, including thyroid disorders, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, adrenal fatigue, libido issues, and fertility support.

Digestive & Gut Health

Dr. Maki addresses IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, food sensitivities, reflux, and chronic inflammation with functional testing, tailored nutrition, and natural therapies for optimal gut function.

Emotional Wellness & Stress Resilience

From anxiety and insomnia to burnout and ADHD, she offers stress recovery, sleep support, emotional healing, and mind-body resilience through integrative, non-drug solutions.

Immune & Autoimmune Support

Natural care for conditions like Hashimoto’s, lupus, chronic fatigue, Lyme, post-viral fatigue, allergies, and asthma—designed to gently support immunity and ease inflammation.

Metabolic & Cardiovascular Wellness

Holistic support for blood sugar balance, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overall heart health. Dr. Maki addresses the root causes using lifestyle medicine, nutrition, botanicals, and advanced functional labs to improve metabolic function and reduce risk.

Pediatric Naturopathic Care

Holistic wellness for children with eczema, food sensitivities, digestive issues, immune support, sleep challenges, focus concerns, and nutritional balance.

Longevity & Vitality Optimization

Dr. Maki supports healthy aging and longevity with cognitive, joint, and metabolic health, energy management, hormone support, and functional testing to help you thrive long-term.

Whole-Body Preventive Health

From detox and vitality programs to lifestyle optimization, she empowers patients to prevent chronic illness and maintain a radiant, energetic life.

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Credentials & Professional Memberships:

• Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University

• Licensed Primary Care Doctor in California

• Member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)

• Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

• 17+ years of experience in holistic and integrative family health care

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Dr. Maki brings together the wisdom of Eastern medicine and the science of natural Western therapeutics to offer truly comprehensive care. Born and raised in Japan, she felt immediately at home on California’s Central Coast, where she now welcomes both local and international patients for in-person and virtual naturopathic visits.

In-person and telehealth appointments available

Serving patients throughout California, across the U.S., and worldwide

→ Ready to begin your healing journey with a compassionate, root-cause doctor? Book your appointment today!